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Predictions of public speaking catastrophes are unrealistic because they are highly unlikely to occur no matter how inexperienced you might be.

A clear style requires the use of only simple words; save the big words for writing style that permits your audience to consult a dictionary.

What should a purpose statement do according to the outlining guidelines?

Effective speakers are born that way; you can’t train someone to be an effective speaker if he or she is a poor speaker initially.

If you opened your speech with a personal story, what is an effective way to conclude?

The appropriateness of a speech topic is largely audience-centered.

There are rules associated with every public speaking context.

What is the first objective of a competent speech introduction?

Slang is the formal jargon used by specialized groups.

“To inform my audience about the development, technology, and benefits of hydrogen fuel cells” is an example of a